The purpose of telehealth is to improve access to care for everyday working people. The benefits include: shorter waiting and travel time, added privacy, and higher cost savings. In addition, telehealth visits can be scheduled sooner because providers can see more patients per day. With telehealth, there is no need to wait weeks for a clinic appointment.
Telehealth visits can include prescriptions, orders for imaging or labs, and subspecialty referrals if necessary.